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A concept image of a health informaticist entering data into an electronic medical record.
July 7, 2023
Health informatics is the intersection of patient care, data and technology, and it is a valuable part of modern medical practice.  Using technology and data analysis, health informaticists work to improve patient care, streamline treatment and give health care providers with the information they need to make the best decisions for their patients.  Health informatics […]
Students with computers sit in a classroom lecture
July 3, 2023
Future-proofing is the attempt to safeguard current practices or products against becoming obsolete in the future. When thinking about your education, you must think ahead. The job market can change significantly over time. With the rapidity of tech advancements, this change can happen before you’re even finished securing your degree.  Luckily, you can future-proof your […]
A concept shot of a doctor holding a laptop displaying medical technology examining the lungs.
July 1, 2023
In the first three quarters of 2023, 240,000 tech sector employees were laid off. High-profile companies like Microsoft, Google, and Meta cut thousands of jobs in the past year.  Though tech jobs are increasingly scarce, some sectors are still looking to hire qualified developers, IT specialists and data scientists. Both the government and the health […]
A Black man and a Black woman in an office look at a laptop screen as the woman types at the keyboard.
June 6, 2023
To become a health care data analyst, earn an MS in Health Informatics, and gain expertise in data mining and visualization, machine learning, statistical analysis, and database management.
Two health specialists discussing patient data trends.
May 19, 2023
Health informatics is an essential intersection between information technology, health care and biomedicine. In this industry, your job is to help patients by making medical tasks run smoother by handling and managing patient data in a medical environment. Choosing a career or switching your career path in health informatics means vast opportunities in diverse sectors […]
A physician assistant in a white lab coat speaks to two patients via video chat.
May 8, 2023
Physician assistant and physician associate programs may seem pricey, but financial aid options such as loan repayment programs and scholarships can offset costs.
A pharmacy informaticist collecting information on various medications within a pharmacy.
December 1, 2022
The health care industry generates an estimated 30% of the world’s data. Health informatics is a health care field that captures this data using technology, in ways that improve the patient experience. It focuses on how data is collected, protected and used across a health care environment. Separate from patient care, health informatics is its […]
Two people write on a piece of paper with two computers in front of them
September 29, 2022
If your goal is to positively impact patient care, medical administration, public health and scientific research, there's no better time to earn an MSHI at the University of Pittsburgh.
A health care professional puts on white nitrile gloves while wearing scrubs, a hairnet, and a face shield
September 28, 2022
While respectable physician assistant education programs may be costly, demand for certified PAs is high, and the competitive compensation enables graduates to pay back loans in a reasonable period of time.
A hand holding an iPhone open to the calculator app.
August 11, 2022
Maybe you're asking yourself, "Is a master's in health informatics worth it?" The answer is yes.